Ohio · Hiking

Hickory Trail

1.0 mi
one way
103 ft
climb
1,058 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Hickory Trail is a short, easy hike in Ohio, about a mile long and roughly 100 feet of elevation gain, with the high point at 1,058 feet. It starts near Colfax, about half a mile away, and ends at a slightly lower point, so it works well as a quick outing close to town. The trail is a point-to-point route, and the climb is gentle. The steepest stretch comes about halfway through, with a grade of about 11 percent. Dogs are allowed as long as they stay on a leash, and bikes and horses are not. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lancaster show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 78°F, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. The Connector trail lies just 0.1 mile away, and Oak Trail is about 0.4 mile off. Farther out, Little Rush Creek offers canoeing about 4.7 miles away, and Junkyard Wall, a climbing area, is about 6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Hickory Trail

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 22°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 24°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 32°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 41°

      11 wet

    5. May

      74° / 52°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 61°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 65°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 63°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 55°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 44°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 27°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lancaster, OH, 6.5 mi away at 827 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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